Marlborough’s Butler signs with the New Jersey Devils

Marlborough’s Bobby Butler has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils.

Dan Cagen/Daily News staff

Marlborough’s Bobby Butler has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the New Jersey Devils.

Butler was bought out of his contract by the Ottawa Senators two weeks ago. He received interest from several teams, including ones from Europe, before picking New Jersey.

The team made the signing official Thursday afternoon on its website.

“It’s the best opportunity,” said John Butler, Bobby’s father. “The Devils are giving him the best opportunity to play in the NHL this year. We had a couple other offers, but this is the best opportunity for Bob to play in the NHL and stay in the NHL.”

Butler will make $105,000 in the AHL and over $500,000 if he makes the Devils out of training camp.

The story was first reported by Comcast SportsNet, CSNNE.

Butler had six goals and 10 assists in 56 games for Ottawa last season. The 25-year-old also had offers from European teams, but wanted to stay in the NHL.

For more on Butler, check out Friday’s Daily News.

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